Concept Group PNG

20/05/2026

📍2026 PNG aPay User Group Conference

The 2026 PNG aPay User Group Conference has come to a close after two engaging days of discussions, networking, and shared industry insights in Port Moresby.

Hosted by Concept Group at the Crown Hotel from 14–15 May, this year’s conference brought together HR, payroll, and technology professionals from across PNG to connect and explore the evolving future of workforce management.

From conversations around HR technology and payroll transformation to practical insights into aPay and Dayforce solutions, the event created valuable opportunities for attendees to learn from industry leaders and exchange ideas across both the public and private sectors.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our guest speakers and contributors:

• Taies Sansan – Secretary, Department of Personnel Management & President, PNG aPay User Group
• Tony Archer – General Manager, Pathways & Performance, PNGRFL
• Anne Steele – Executive General Manager, People & Culture, Kina Bank
• Jeremy Seward – Governance & Capacity Development Specialist
• Nick Brooking & Stephen Callaghan – Higher Education Services, Australia
• Ila Vele Kapueina – Director, Public Service HR/Payroll Services, DPM
• Peter Forbes – Owner, Paytools
• Jenny Tom – aPay (Alesco) Expert, Department of Finance
• Betty Eria – Manager, Governance & Oversight, DPM
• Jessica Dau – Stakeholder Relationship Officer, Nambawan Super
• Brian Riches – Chair, NICTA
• Miriam Here – Manager, Payroll Services PNG
• Ron Flierl – Leadership Consultant, OTML
• Steven Vavine – Principal Consultant, Concept Group
• Ronald Estepa – Software Manager, Able Computing

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the 2027 PNG aPay User Group Conference another successful event.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and strengthening the future of HR and payroll across PNG.

17/05/2026

Competitive salaries aren’t about paying more, they’re about knowing where you actually stand before losing talent. Read more 👇

Do you actually know if your salaries are competitive? A lot of companies think they’re paying “competitively.” What they really mean is: we haven’t been challenged yet. Then reality hits. An offer gets declined. A strong employee resigns. Or worse, they stay, but disengage. And suddenly the...

13/05/2026

Meet some of the speakers for the Ascender Pay User Group Conference 2026, happening on 14–15 May at Crown Hotel, Port Moresby.

Alongside these presenters, other industry professionals will also be speaking throughout the two-day conference. We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow.

06/05/2026

Most bad hires aren’t bad people, just bad decisions.

If your recruitment process is based on guesswork, rushed interviews, or “gut feel,” you’re burning time, money, and team morale.

Our Professional Recruitment & Selection training shows you how to:
✔ Identify the right hiring criteria
✔ Run structured, effective interviews
✔ Build recruitment processes that actually work

Stop hiring problems. Start hiring performance.

📅 5 Days Intensive Training
K4,125 + GST

Register now:
📞 +675 7907 5580
📧 [email protected]

Learn more about our courses here: https://www.conceptgrouppng.com/courses

04/05/2026

⏳ FINAL CALL – Deadline May 10

The window is closing for submissions and registrations for the 2026 Ascender Pay User Group Conference.

📍 Crown Hotel, Port Moresby
📅 14–15 May 2026
Theme: *Mastering Alesco: Insight, Integrity, Impact*

This two-day event brings together professionals working at the frontlines of HR and payroll systems, dealing with complexity, scale, and real operational challenges.

Whether you’re presenting or attending, this is your chance to:
• Learn from practitioners
• Share your experience
• Strengthen how your organisation runs HR & payroll

Submit your abstract or secure your spot now:
📩 [email protected] | [email protected]
📞 323 1920

29/04/2026

If you're serious about improving HR systems, you should be in the room!

Join us at the 2026 Ascender Pay User Group Conference as we break down what actually works in payroll and HR systems across PNG organisations.

Theme: Mastering Alesco: Insight, Integrity, Impact
📍 Crown Hotel, Port Moresby
📅 14–15 May 2026

Expect practical discussions on:
• Managing complex payroll environments
• Scaling HR systems across large workforces
• Leveraging cloud technology effectively
• Improving reporting, costing, and workforce management

📩 Register your interest or submit your paper:
[email protected]
📞 323 1920

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27/04/2026

Here’s how our training translates directly into the workplace. HR Officer Josephine Ali of the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) shares her experience after completing the Ascender Payroll Processing Basic Course (2020) and the Alesco Basic V12 Certificate in Payroll Processing (2025).

22/04/2026

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS & NOMINATIONS – 2026 ASCENDER PAY USER GROUP CONFERENCE

We’re inviting HR and IT professionals across PNG and the South Pacific to be part of the 2026 Ascender Pay User Group Conference.

Theme: Mastering Alesco: Insight, Integrity, Impact
📍 Crown Hotel, Port Moresby
📅 14–15 May 2026

This is your opportunity to share real-world experience, insights, and lessons in:
• HR & Payroll systems
• Cloud adoption
• Workflow & project management
• Managed HR services
• Implementation success factors

If you have something valuable to say, step forward.

Submit a 100-word abstract + short bio to [email protected] mailto:[email protected]

Deadline: May 10

20/04/2026

At Concept Group, we help organisations across PNG strengthen their workforce through practical, results-driven people management solutions.

Here’s how we support our clients:
🔹 HR Consulting: Expert guidance in areas such as organisational design, remuneration planning, and performance management to help translate business strategy into real results.

🔹 Training & Coaching: Practical programs that build HR expertise, safety and leadership capability within your organisation.

🔹 HR & Payroll Solutions: Systems and services designed specifically for PNG workplaces, helping organisations manage payroll, compliance, and workforce data efficiently.

🔹 Recruitment Support: Finds the right talent for critical roles for your organisation with a unique ‘fee-for-service’ model.

Our goal is simple: help organisations turn people management into a strategic advantage, because when your people perform at their best, your business does too.